Assistant Cheer Coach

Kearney School District; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kearney School District is seeking a High School Assistant Coach for the Activities department at Kearney High School. The role supports practices, attends games, and assists with equipment, schedule planning, and team events.

Candidates should have coaching or athletic experience at HS/college level, be in good health, and hold CPR/First Aid certification along with Missouri Teacher or DESE Substitute Certificate.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to motivate student-athletes and maintain safety.
• CPR and First Aid training advisable.

Responsibilities

• Helps lead practice with a schedule of activities.
• Attends all practices/games/competition.
• Reports to the Activities Director/Head Coach of concerns.
• Attends required meetings.
• Assist in care of equipment and facilities.
• Assist in collection, inventory, and storage of equipment and uniforms.
• Plan banquet and awards for athletes and facility improvements.

Skills

Communication

Education

Coaching experience preferred

Athletic/sport experience in High School/College

MSHSSA guidelines knowledge

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 2/10/2026
• Location: Kearney High School

Job Title: High School Assistant Coach
Department: Activities
Reports to: Activities Director
Classification: Exempt

Summary

High School Assistant Coach for Kearney School District.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Helps lead practice with a schedule of activities
• Attends all practices/games/competition
• Reports to the Activities Director and/or Head Coach any problems or concerns
• Attends meetings as required by Activities Director
• Assist in the care of equipment and facilities
• Assist in collection, inventory, and storage of equipment and uniforms
• Plans banquet and awards for the athletes, facility improvements, equipment to be purchased, schedule improvements, etc.

Supervisory Duties

Supervises all athletes at contests and locker room

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• 1. Coaching experience preferred
• 2. Athletic/sport experience in High School and/or College preferred
• 3. Good health & physical condition must be able to lift 50 pounds
• 4. Knowledge of Kearney School District and MSHSSA guidelines

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• 1. CPR and First Aid certified
• 2. Missouri Teacher Certificate and/or DESE Substitute Certificate

Skills and Abilities

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Walking
• Hearing
• Speaking
• Must have good communication skills with varied audiences (student-athletes, parents, opposing coaches, Activities Director, etc.)
• Lifting
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Must attend all practices and contests.

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.